Aaaaaw...blogged!

Amy Jean of The Relentless Bride blogged about my wedding look. I'm so happy to inspire other brides! Thanks so much Amy Jean! Be sure to check out her blog too. She is the recipient of numerous blog awards and updates all the time!

And much thanks to Liz of Makeup by Liz. She's such an amazing artist. I used her for my boudoir pictures, my engagement pictures, and of course, our wedding day. She just started a blog! Check her out if you get a chance! Also, check her out on Project Wedding; she received perfect reviews!!

You can also check out my reviews on our vendors on Project Wedding! If you're in So Cal, please check them out.

Photoshoot done!

well, it was done yesterday. as you can see from the post below, it was a beautiful day, and the venue was just lovely.

and it was so much fun! dee and i got to work with wonderful vendors including: debbie chang - circle ten events coordinator/facilitator/designer (and more) of this event, jamie michele - makeup artist perfectionist, alice hu - style me pretty featured photographer, irene legaspi - hair, and more of whom i will mention in a more formal recap of the day's photoshoot!

and i got to wear my wedding dress! i got to wear 2 actually: the other one was the one that i wore during the father-daughter dance. =) and i wore 3 different hair styles. it was just a great experience altogether. no stress, just fun!

more to come!

Friends and Family Sale at Urban Decay!

Just got this in my email box and wanted to share:

30% off Urban Decay with code "FFL30" for one week only: 8/19 to 8/28.

You've got to stock up on the Eyeshadow Primer Potion! It's amazing!! No greasy lines or migrating makeup! If you're planning on doing your own makeup for your wedding, you need this!

I also love the XXX Shine Lip Gloss. I don't normally like the minty feeling, but this lip gloss gives off a shine that I'm totally willng to stand the mintiness.

Urban Decay does not test on animals, and they have lots of vegan makeup to choose from if you're vegan.

Not to mention there's 75% off everything on HardCandy.com!

Now, get to shopping! Enjoy!

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obsessed with makeup!

At least I thought I was obsessed with makeup. Check out Shades of U. This blog will show you a world of makeup you've never seen. Aileen, the author of the blog, will show you eye shadow, blush, lip gloss, lip stick, and mineral foundation swatches and much much more. She loves MAC and is always up to date on having MAC's latest collection. She showcases all her looks, and notes makeup she uses to accomplish each look. I love checking out her blog daily. I am so envious of her makeup collection!

Another blog I love to check out is The Mineral Makeup Blog. This blog reviews mineral makeup brands, and there are a lot. It's a good resource for great brands you've never heard of. Mineral makeup suits my oily skin! I love Monave for my foundation and setting powder and Everyday Minerals for their blush, eye shadows, and their finishing powders.

So I'm really particular about my makeup...Only one person has done my makeup in a way I loved. So I'm on the lookout for a makeup artist to help me on my wedding day. I'm really interested in airbrush makeup. I'm looking for makeup that can withstand my emotions. I'm a crier...I mean, I cry when I think about walking down the aisle to FI. I balled when FI proposed, and I balled when we told our friends of our engagement. It was hard not to wipe away my tears during the Sex and the City movie. When I start going through trials, I'm gonna go out and rent Pay It Forward or A Little Princess (aka super crying movies) to see if my makeup can withstand my tears.

My everyday look: light blush and eyeliner



My party look: smoky eye, dramatic blush

So it's hard to tell the difference from my pictures...sorry for that. For the wedding, I think I want to go somewhere in between. Last Christmas, my mom got me Makeup Makeovers: Weddings: Stunning Looks for the Entire Bridal Party by Robert Jones. It's got some great tips. And there are tons of pictures in bridal magazines. I don't know how I'm going to find "the look."

What are you planning on doing? Get your makeup done professionally, or did you end up doing it yourself?

If you're already married, what did you do? What's the best cry-proof makeup out there? What was your favorite makeup for the big day?

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